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Stoyan Todorov

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Stoyan holds over 8 years of esports and gambling writing experience under his belt and is specifically knowledgeable about developments within the online scene. He is a great asset to the GamblingNews.com team with his niche expertise and continual focus on providing our readers with articles that have a unique spin which differentiates us from the rest.

Casino March 15, 2020
Pennsylvania Casinos Shut Down due to COVID-19 Threat
Amid growing concern about the coronavirus pandemic, Pennsylvania’s casino properties have been rethinking their strategy. As a result, four out of 12 available properties in the Keystone State have closed – three in Philadelphia and one in Pittsburg. Specifically, Harrah’s Philadelphia in Delaware County and Valley Forge in Montgomery County have decided to suspend all […]
Esports March 14, 2020
Esports Suspends Dozens of Events Due to COVID-19 Threat
Publishers and tournament hosts have shown solidarity and mobilized all efforts to help in the global fight against COVID-19 after canceling dozens of flagship esports events and gaming conferences. COVID-19 Hits the Esports Industry Cancelling Nearly All Flagship Events With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to over 149 countries, the disease has prompted […]
Sports March 12, 2020
NBA Season Suspended Amid COVID-19 Impact on Sports
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced on Wednesday night, March 11, that the association is suspending the season following a player testing positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Rudy Gobert, a Utah Jazz player “preliminary tested positive” for the virus, prompting rapid reaction from executives, the Associated Press reported citing sources. The Utah Jazz game […]
Esports March 8, 2020
FLASHPOINT League Adds Pinnacle as Sponsor
The world’s first esports team and bookie-backed CS:GO league is a fact with ten organizations rallying behind FLASHPOINT League and Pinnacle becoming the event’s official betting partner. Pinnacle-backed FLASHPOINT League Kicks Off FLASHPOINT League is finally shifting into gear after ten esports organizations have agreed to back the competition. The new CS:GO event will draw […]
Esports March 7, 2020
A Committee Calls for Restrictions on Loot Boxes in Australia
New discussions to restrict loot boxes and not allow individuals younger than 18 to use them are underway in Australia. A Committee in Australia Calls for Loot Boxes Restrictions Again Once again, the debate about the ambiguous nature of loot boxes has resounded in the halls of higher governance. An Australian House of Representatives Committee […]
Esports March 2, 2020
Riot Games’ Valorant Comes out in Summer to Take on the FPS Genre
Dota may have loosely coined the term massive online battle arena or MOBA, but Riot Games is stepping it up a notch – or at least the online arena element to it. The developers behind the popular gaming hit and canonical esports title League of Legends are moving forth with a massive new project, a […]
Esports March 1, 2020
Better Collective Acquires HLTV.org ApS for $37.9M
Sports betting investment company and media firm Better Collective has secured the acquisition of flagship esports portal HLTV.org ApS, the company that controls the namesake Counter-Strike: Global Offensive community portal. Better Collective agreed to pay a massive $37.9 million for the acquisition in light of the recent financial performance by HLTV.org ApS which posted 27 […]
Poker February 29, 2020
GiG Comply to Help PokerStars Meet Affiliate Standards
Amid mounting regulatory pressure and last-minute changes in gambling frameworks, Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) has secured another partnership with one of the leading gaming and poker companies PokerStars. GiG will specifically assist PokerStars with its own software that allows affiliate monitoring and enforce compliance best practices across the world. As a result, GiG Comply, as […]
Legal February 22, 2020
Spain Says 80% of Online Gambling Advertisement Has to Go
Spain’s consumer protection minister Alberto Garzon has said that the government will most likely seek to limit 80% of all online advertisement. Spanish Online Gambling Advertisement Comes Under Scrutiny Spain is once again discussing gambling and specifically gambling advertisement after Unidos Podemos, the country’s left-wing party, brought up the issue that the industry is harming […]
Business February 22, 2020
Barstool Sports Sells 36% Stake to Penn National for $163m
After four years of rapid expansion and an estimated monthly traffic of 10 million visitors, Barstool Sports turned the next chapter of its development story by signing a $163 million deal with Penn National Gaming. Barstool Sports Seals $163m Deal with Penn National Casino operator Penn National Gaming (PNG) has acquired a 36% stake in […]